Tampala

Boxberry

About Tampala and Boxberry

Tampala

Boxberry

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Ornamental Plants

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Africa, Southern Asia

Argentina, Chile

Types

Number of Varieties

102

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Hardwood forests, pine woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

1-157-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12 - 5

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

90.00 cm60.00 cm

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm90.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Green

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Black

White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Yellow, Red, Green, Burgundy

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Red, Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Clay, Loamy, Sand

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Prodenia, Red blotch

Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Borders

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Food for animals, Food for birds

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Diarrhea, Stomach Ulcers

Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Fruits, Leaves, Stem

Other Uses

For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Tropical

Tampala

Burning

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Caryophyllales

Ericales

Family

Amaranthaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Amaranthus L

Gaultheria

Clade

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Gaultherieae

Subfamily

Amaranthoideae

Vaccinioideae

Number of Species

-141

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Properties of Tampala and Boxberry

Wondering what are the properties of Tampala and Boxberry? We provide you with everything About Tampala and Boxberry. Tampala doesn't have thorns and Boxberry doesn't have thorns. Also Tampala does not have fragrant flowers. Tampala has allergic reactions like and Boxberry has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Tampala and Boxberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tampala and Boxberry

Season and care of Tampala and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Tampala and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tampala season is Summer and Fall and Boxberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Tampala is Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tampala is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.

Tampala and Boxberry Physical Information

Tampala and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Tampala height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tampala and Boxberry are as follows:

Tampala flower color: Green
Tampala leaf color: Yellow, Red, Green and Burgundy
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Tampala and Boxberry

Care of Tampala and Boxberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tampala pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tampala needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.